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Jan 2025
35m 10s

Muse #8 - The business of Football: Wael...

Carine Merheb
About this episode

This week's Muse is Wael Al Qadi is a Jordanian football executive and the president of English football club Bristol Rovers. 


Since becoming owner in 2016, his leadership has been marked by incredible milestones, including two promotions: one in May 2016, with a dramatic last-minute winner on the final day of the season, and another in 2022 with an unforgettable 7-0 victory over Scunthorpe United.


In this episode, Wael takes us behind the scenes of his journey, from the pivotal moment he decided to buy a football club to his emotional farewell as he announced the sale of his remaining stake. We dive into the business side of football, exploring how clubs are valued, how player transfers work, and what it takes to manage a team with diverse personalities.


Seat of the Muse IG: ⁠@seatofthemuse⁠  

Music produced by ⁠Yossif Mahmoud

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